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Boss Bar

September 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. OBSERVED BACON STORED UNCOVERED AND IN CONTACT WITH A CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE RESTROOMS, AND IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL THE TOILET LIDS FOR THE WATER TANKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, SODA GUN NOZZLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS ALL EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE MEN'S WASHROOM TOILET. REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REMOVE THE BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS DRAINED THE CONDENSER UNIT WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 3, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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